~ Also in that last link was a small bit about The Farmers' Cabinet crew, which apparently can't sit still. I was in Center City yesterday when they made their official soft opening, but opted to stop by some other day instead. Here's some related news from Foobooz.

THE REST OF PLANET BEER
~ If you know me even slightly -- or even slightly follow me around these parts -- you knew I'd be eventually pointing out the new "marathon beer" from Boston Beer/Samuel Adams. Looks to be limited to the Greater Boston area for distribution.